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Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 147: His Last Name
"Hector?" Brooklyn called out as she moved closer to the two charming men walking side by side.As soon as he heard his sister's voice, he shrank a bit and hid behind his brother-in-law."What are you doing here?" Her eyes narrowed at him dangerously as she tried to get around Levi to him."Hey honey... You missed your brother so much you don't even acknowledge your husband's presence," Levi held her back aware they were arousing some attention."What is he doing here? Does Dad know you are here?"Usually, Brooklyn would have blushed at how Levi was taking in the sight of her appearance and her matching outfits with his but she was too upset about Hector to even care."Yes, mom too... Grandpa... Everyone," Hector peeked out. "I missed you... Sister, just pretend I'm not even at this dinner party alright? Just pretend you can't even see me, okay?""Hector..." Brooklyn gritted her teeth. "Is this funny to you? You flew miles across without even telling me. What if something had happened
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 148: Connecting The Puzzle
"Micheal, you have done well this time. She is a good one. You should cherish her."Levi's steps faltered as he watched the couple bowing respectfully at the old man Brooklyn was leading him to."I'm sorry. I forgot to tell you earlier. I only just saw them and I must say; I am not pleased."Levi continued on impassively. He didn't care about Zoe's appearance. He was only concerned about Michael's appearance.He is also here in Cardiff. Does he have something to do with the reason why Brooklyn is also here?He knew the cooperation that was supposed to occur between Tyson and Hernandezes had fallen through. Shortly afterwards, the Hernandezes Group faced an issue here.Coincidentally, Micheal Tyson is also her. But could this be a mere coincidence or a foul play?"Grandpa," Brooklyn greeted respectfully and Levi followed suit."Brooke, I'm sorry I couldn't receive you personally. I had to deal with some guests," The old host hugged her with a sense of familiarity.Micheal and Zoe who
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 149: Pharmaceutical Company
The next day, the directors of Tyson Group called for an emergency meeting so Micheal had to hurry back to San Jose.Once he got to the conference hall, there was no need for a soothsayer to tell him how angry the directors were. He just didn't know why.Bang!A senior director slammed his file on the mahogany desk and pointed at Micheal with trembling fingers."We only sent you to Cardiff to build up more connections and seek assistance to help solve the crisis in the company. Who did you offend?""Huh?" Micheal was perplexed. He didn't know what to say as he didn't even know what was going on."Do you know overnight someone acquired a fraction of the company's shares and is now the second biggest shareholder after your father?""If you are incompetent, just say so. Don't ruin the company like this. It isn't just your father's sweat but ours too!""Micheal, I think you keep forgetting you are just an acting CEO on probation. At this point, it is better for you to just step down and l
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 150: Groundbreaking Case
"Sir, are you there?" CEO Dennis called out when there was no response from Levi for so long. He even checked his phone screen to ensure the call was still connected."Yes. What's the problem in taking up this case?"CEO Dennis didn't know why but he felt Levi's voice had gotten more frigid than when he first answered the call.If he was able to see his facial appearance, he would have shuddered at the layer of frost on his face."Sir, what I am trying to say is that SK is a prominent and one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the city. They even have subsidiaries abroad. Even the police refused to take up the case against them...""What are you driving at?" Levi's expression turned degrees colder. His fingers encircled the mouse before halted.If this Intel is indeed correct, then that day at the hospital, the test result must have been forged.If the drugs indeed have something to do with his father's brain damage, he won't let them off!"Young master, what I am trying to insinu
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 151: Affiliated With The Royals
"Yes sir, they also found out SK is one of the largest suppliers in the city. They have secretly investigated to find if there were any more suspicious deaths pertaining to the drugs."Levi looked up at his phone as Dennis flipped through a file on the screen."Yes, there have been recorded cases of deaths of patients dealing with dementia and other diseases but most recorded death cases are of patients dealing with dementia."Levi's fists clenched around the arm of the swivelling chair he was sitting on but he didn't say anything."Asides that, some of the private investigators who infiltrated the company as spies also found out that some technicians have reportedly gone missing in the pharmaceutical company in the past. When the families of the missing people tried to voice out, the news had been mysteriously buried."Levi's forehead creased and he still didn't say a word so Dennis continued his report."Others who are positioned in the city lab where most of the drugs undergo testi
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 152: Suspicions
Unlike the first time Levi came to the Lloyd's family residence, he didn't seem so astonished at the splendid building anymore.Now that the chauffeur mentioned it, he realized the building layout design was actually similar to those grand royal buildings.Pushing the disturbing thoughts away from his head, he focused on Lincoln who appeared at doorstep."It's rude to keep your host waiting. Dinner's been ready for some minutes now.""Glad to see you too," Levi gave him a smile that made him cringe and shudder before turning around to lead the way in. Leo's mother, Marie, was setting up some plates on the table."Psst, I thought rich people are supposed to have servants to deal with all these," Levi whispered to Lincoln before his face lit up with a smile."We do alright. My mom just likes to do all these herself.""Hello auntie," Levi greeted Marie warmly. Unlike the first time he had addressed her as mother, this felt more natural.She dropped the remaining cutlery on the table and
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 153: Dangers Of The Ring
"Did you just pull my hair?" Levi's eyes darkened."No, why would I do that? There was something stuck in your hair which I apparently didn't manage to get out since you freaked out," Lincoln shrugged, skillfully hiding away the hair strands he had pulled out.Levi squinted dangerously and stood. "I'll just head to the restroom and get it off myself."A servant hurried over to lead him out. But just as he stepped out, he could hear grandfather Lloyd's hushed tone."Boy, what did you do that for?"Then Lincoln's voice followed, "I have this gut feeling, grandfather. I just have to find out what it is. All these can't be mere coincidences."Levi's expression turned taut as he reached out to stroke his hair which didn't hurt so much now.What did that fucking Lincoln do? Why does it feel like it has to do with him pulling at his hair just now?"This way sir," The servant called out to him when he suddenly stopped.He followed the servant to the restroom. He couldn't find anything in his
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 154: The Result
Levi couldn't see Gregory's expression from the other side but could sense it was as cold as his."Mr Lloyd, I already thought of it and figured out there is nothing I could possibly offer you but wouldn't it be wise to be for us than against us."He was quoting the exact same thing Dennis had tried to tell Levi earlier."My company is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the city and we've got subsidiaries all over the world. All because someone lodged a complaint without factual evidence doesn't mean we are guilty.""If you are not guilty like you have claimed Mr Gregory, why have you reached out to me?" Levi responded coyly.His hand slid into his pocket as he drawled lazily, "You've got nothing to fear if you are not guilty as charged. We are only but a small group of print media company. We can't be compared to the almighty SK company."Gregory's eyes narrowed at Levi's word. He sensed this man was a hard nut to crack. How could he just proclaim his media company as sma
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235: The End II
Juan is right. He really owes Laura even in the next lifetime. She trusted him, loved him but he tore their family apart and couldn't even cherish the one person she left behind. Did he still deserve to live? __________ A few weeks later after the news of what had befallen the madam of Hernandez family broke out, Levi was in the ward speaking to his father who was about to be taken away to the Wales by Cyrus, Marie and Lincoln when a guard walked in. "Sir, the young madam's father has come for a visit. He is currently with her." Heading this, Levi brows furrowed and he stood. He looked down at his father who didn't even react like he had heard his words and sighed. "Father, be good, okay? I'll come with Brooklyn to visit you sometime when she has fully recovered. Bye." He turned to his uncle, aunt and cousin with a grateful look. They all shared a hug and he told them, "I wish you a safe trip and please tell grandfather I sent my greetings." With that, they bade farewell and h
234: The End I
Juan simply gave Luis a look that made him feel like he was a fool and walked around him, going straight to Yolanda and completely ignoring him. "Should I tell them about the aphrodisiac or you will?"When he said these words, Yolanda's eyes widened in fear and she panicked. He didn't stop there, "Or I should talk about the vitamins instead. I'm sure my brother will like to learn more about Andy."Yolanda's knees turned weak and she almost collapsed if it weren't for the cops holding her. Seeing her reaction, Luis walked up to them. "What are you talking about?"Juan finally gave him attention and pointed at him, "You are such a fool. I can't believe you cheated with this thing on Laura. You should atone for your sins at her grave for the rest of your life!"Luis gritted angrily and his fingers balled into fists but he knew he stood no chance against Juan if he attempted to strike."That's enough Juan," Grandfather Hernandez stepped in. "What's all this fuss about? Ask the cops to l
233: Game Over II
"Here are records of her purchasing many illegal drugs from this black market trader. They managed to track her transactions and realized that besides purchasing a potent poison within different time frames and a few other drugs yet to be identified, she also purchased a strong aphrodisiac that has been banned for years."Levi's expression turned rigid upon hearing this. Aphrodisiac? He looked at the hospital bed where Brooklyn was sleeping peacefully wrapped in bandages and suddenly remembered the first time he had met her.She had run down the street trying to escape from Larry. He could still remember how strong he had felt the scent of the aphrodisiac from her.All those times, he used to think Larry was the one behind the aphrodisiac but what if he had an accomplice.Larry might have wrongfully listed after Brooklyn but Levi knew he was too chickenhearted to purchase that contraband himself.So it must have been someone who gave it to him and that person could be Yolanda."Uncle,
232: Game Over
Gunshots suddenly rang out in the warehouse and the guns in the thugs hands began to fall to the ground one after the other as they cried in pain,"Argh!""Ah!!!!""Argh!!!!""Ow!!!"Noah's eyes almost bulged out of their sockets as he watched all his men fall to the floor and writhe in pain. "You bastard!" He yelled into the microphone as he watched cops emerge. "Are you so foolish? Do you think your wife will go Scot free now? Just a word from me and her mutilated body parts will be sent to your doorstep!"Levi's eyes darkened at his words. He looked around because he knew Noah could see him. "Do you know what has become of your accomplice, Billy? Just surrender now or your term will be worse."Noah laughed and the warehouse echoed with his laughter. "That was all my plan, you fool! He was after my ring too so how could I let him remain with me?! He is no longer useful so I tossed him out.""You have gone against me and I can see you value the ring more than your wife. That is w
231: Come Get It
As the chaos subsided, Juan received a call and stepped away from the gathering. He found a quiet place and answered the call just before it was disconnected."Hello, did you find out anything?" He was a bit anxious about what the other person was going to say. If Luis is really declared guilty, he won't spare him."Sir, we tracked his call records and his bank records even deleted transactions but found nothing unusual."Juan didn't know why he released a sigh of relief. He wasn't wrong after all. Luis might be temperamental and easily pissed off but he won't do anything to hurt his own family. Then who tampered with the vitamins? Because Juan had a bit of knowledge in medicine, he knew the vitamins were manufactured by a popular pharmaceutical company and they were original products.Which means someone must have tampered with the vitamins after they were purchased? He had almost forgotten that he was on a call until the person spoke again."Sir, we also checked the call records of
230: Lloyd's of Wales
"She's missing," Hector announced as he walked into the sitting room where the cops were handling Billy and the bloody mess he had causedLevi was on a sofa with an oppressive expression that showed one shouldn't come closer to him."Oh no! Our poor Brooke! She only just got released and she's gone again!" Yolanda was on the other side of the room crying her eyes out.This sound made Levi's fingers clench with every passing second. Why act like she cares?"Mr Lloyd, do you know who could be behind this?" A cop was asking Levi for the umpteenth time yet was receiving no response.Luis walked up to them furiously and pointed at him. "How dare you act nonchalant?! Officer, hold him responsible if anything happens to my daughter!"Levi's face hardened but he refused to say a word and just sat there listening to Luis' rants. Images of Brooklyn's current state kept on running through his mind and he almost couldn't breathe."Levi!" The door the cops were entering and leaving through suddenl
229: End Of You
Brooklyn was walking down the hallway to her room when she felt someone sprinted across the hallway. She didn't think too much about it as she was still upset about what had happened in the sitting room.She has never seen her father so angry and that too at his own brother. These days, she feels her father is gradually turning into someone they all don't know anymore.Not to mention the cold war he has been engaging with these days.Tap!She halted when she saw the shadow of the person sprinting across the hallway again. She was suddenly scared and called out, "Who is there?!"No one answered her and she turned around. The hallway was silent. "Maybe I'm just being paranoid," She mumbled to herself.No one could get into this house anyway. But as she shook her thoughts away and took another step, someone suddenly strangled her from behind."Ah—" Her shout was muffled as a cloth was put over her nose. Her body went paralyzed with fear as she realized what was happening.She wanted to s
228: Don't Dare Me
"This wasn't what we both agreed to. I don't agree to this," Billy kicked a chair as he flared.Noah Lloyd didn't bat an eye at his actions. He simply said, "If you want to get Levi, this will be your only way.""Why do I have to go in there and get his wife himself? You have so many men they could easily carry out the job. Why me? It feels like you are sending me straight to the enemy's trap."Billy hated to admit it but he was a bit scared about facing Levi. Now he has to find a way to sneak into the Hernandez family residence himself, knock Brooklyn out and find a way to sneak her out.Noah's plan didn't sound feasible to him and he wasn't a fool. No way will he do that.Noah smiled craftily. He knew it. Billy wasn't as foolish as he thinks so there was no way he could keep him now. He just has to get rid of him.Besides, the dumbo also wants his ring. All the more reason for him not to survive but first he had to convince the fool."Your first attempt at the hospital was a complet
227: Familial Ties
"I'm certainly not a tour guide now."Levi chuckled at Juan's words but waited for him to continue. He relished the taste of the first food he grabbed and wondered if Brooklyn had her dinner yet."I think... I should keep what I do as a secret but it has nothing to do with our family's business.""That's not fair uncle. What's with the suspense?" Levi frowned and Juan laughed.The former was quite curious about this eldest son of Hernandez's family that has managed to evade the discerning eyes of paparazzi for years.Although Juan was estranged from the family, he appeared to be living better than his younger brother, Luis.Heck if they were to stand together one wouldn't be able to judge who was the younger one or the older one."Let's keep that aside now. Maybe someday... What I just want to say is whatever my brother does, just know he means no harm. He is ambitious and all but doesn't take it to heart. Go easy on him."Levi paused and swallowed the food in his mouth. One would hav
